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Mcsheehy Family History

Mcsheehy Surname Meaning

from Mac Síthigh ‘son of Sítheach’ a personal name meaning ‘peaceful’. Compare Sheehy; see Sheehy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcsheehy family from?

You can see how Mcsheehy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcsheehy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcsheehy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Mcsheehy families living in Surrey. This was about 78% of all the recorded Mcsheehy's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Mcsheehy families in 1891.
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What did your Mcsheehy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcsheehy. 60% of Mcsheehy women worked as a Private Means.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcsheehy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcsheehy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 133 immigration records available for the last name Mcsheehy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 320 military records available for the last name Mcsheehy. For the veterans among your Mcsheehy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcsheehy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcsheehy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mcsheehy in 1963 was 77, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcsheehy ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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